Yes, you will have to reinstall your actions in PSE 11. A good solution is to store all your actions in a folder on your PC or Mac that is separate from PSE. That way, when you upgrade to a new version of Photoshop Elements, all your actions will be easy to locate and you can install them again easily. With the new Actions panel, it is easy to just navigate to that folder and load an action when you need it.

You won’t lose the actions from PSE 10 as long as you keep PSE 10 on your computer. There are two locations where you can find the actions you’ve installed in PSE 10. Just find the ones you want, copy them to a separate folder (as described above) and then you can load them in PSE 11.

Note: the ProgramData folder is a protected folder on Windows so you will have to change the folder options to make it visible. Photoshop Elements 11 is SO much easier for managing actions, especially if you store them in their own dedicated folder separate from PSE.

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Anita

December 30, 2012 at 5:05 am

Thank you! Great info. I’ll be brave and upgrade.

Marcia

December 27, 2012 at 2:48 pm

Great new feature! Dying to see the cheatsheet. So Impatient:)

Alfred

December 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm

In this movie Karen tells us to “check the cheat sheet for links to Actions” But, there is no cheat sheet to check. ????

Lourdes

December 27, 2012 at 4:04 pm

Another awesome tutorial. I have been Photoshop Elements 11 since it came out and wasn’t even aware of that feature. Can’t wait to use it. Can’t wait to get the Cheat Sheet. Thanks!!!

Helen

December 27, 2012 at 4:36 pm

Thanks, Karen………didn’t realize you could reach the actions from the top menu bar. I think your idea of producing a cheat sheet for new actions is wonderful! Now that we have this new feature………I am looking forward to taking full advantage of it. It will be fun to explore the sites you come up with…………….waiting…..patiently….(smile).

Shelley

December 28, 2012 at 8:38 am

Great video but can’t find the cheat sheet!

Nancy

December 28, 2012 at 8:38 am

This is great! I also did not realize the Actions were available from the top menu bar. How great is that? Now I am going to go explore my top menu bar more closely…as I wait for the sites on the cheat sheet. Thanks for a great tutorial! All your tutorials have been most helpful. Happy New Year!

I suggest – do not wait, it will surely appear in a while, till that just try googling. I have already grabbed some nice actions (with some of them I have problems, probably because they are done for Photoshop, not for Elements, but many work perfectly).

Marcia

December 30, 2012 at 4:43 pm

I did google and found some but just a warning to anyone, be sure that you can use the actions with this application before you buy :)

Lourdes

December 30, 2012 at 4:53 pm

I definitely agree with Marcia. However, I was able to get some free Actions. Unfortunately, some of them didn’t work. Few of them did but I didn’t quite liked the effect they had on my photos.

There are many actions out there; for example MCP Actions (which is quite expensive but excellent). Then there is a rare gem called The Coffeshop Blog. She offers them free and they are high quality, even offering tutorials.
And even Erin from Texas Chics Blogs and Pics (who gives tutorials on this site) has some free actions, great tutorials, and offers classes.
There is so much out there. These sites will have links to other sites as well. It is worth checking out.

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